Sash fastener



Jam 4, 1927. 1,613,315

T. DOLS SASH FASTENER Filed Jan. 14, 1926 gwuemtoz T are pals;

Patented Jan. 4, 1927.

THEODORE Doris, or

'I-IOPKINS, MINNESOTA.

SASH FASTENEB.

Application filed January My invention relates to sashfasteners particularly adapted for fastening storm sashes andscreens in the frames of windows.

The primary object of the invention is to provide a fastener attached to the window frame which is operable to securely clamp the sash in the. frame, so as to effect an airtight connection between the sash and frame and keep the sash from rattling.

A. further object of the invention is to provide a device of the' above-mentioned character which is permanently attached to the window frame and is movable to permit the ready insertion or removal of the sash from the frame.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a device of the above-mentioned character which will effectively clamp sashes of different sizes.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of the above-mentioned character which is simple and durable in construction, reliable and etlicient in use, and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Fig. 1 is a front elevation of a window showing my improved fastener applied thereto,

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the fastener in clamping position,

Fig. 3 is a similar view of the fastener in open position, and

Fig. 4 is a. detail perspective view of the fastener with the parts in separate relation.

In the drawing, wherein for the purpose of illustration, 1 have shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 5, denotes a window frame or casing, 6 an ordinary window sash and 7 a storm sash fitted in the frame on the outside of the window sash.

Referring more particularly to my inven tion, the numeral 8 denotes a flat plate having a central aperture 9 to receive the screw 10, which secures the plate rigidly to the outside of the window frame adjacent its inner marginal edge. A lug ll, cast integral with the end of the plate 8, extends to within close proximity to the inner marginal edge of the frame and its top is inclined 14. 1928. Serial No. 81,261.

upwardly, as at 12. thereby increasing the thickness of the lug at its outerend.

A .clan'iping member 13, along its inner end is provided with a central slot 14, to receive the lug 11, which is pivotally connected therewith by the pivot pin 15, extenc h ing through the apertured ears 16 of the clamping member and the aperture 17 through the lug 11. A pin 18 extends upwardly from the top of the clamping member and an eccentric 19 is mounted thereon having one of its sides flattened as at 20, and apair of ears 21 project from the top of the eccentric, whereby it is rotated on the pin. A nose 22 projects downwardly from the outer end of the clamping member and when the eccentric is rotated to bear against the end of the lug 11, the clamping member is forced downwardly moving the nose 2-2 into clamping engagement with the frame of the storm sash securely holding it in place. When the flattened side. of the eccentric is parallel with the end of the lug, the clamping member is free to swing up over the lug, as shown in Fig. 3, so that the storm sash may be removed from the window frame.

In use, the window frame is preferably equipped with four of the fasteners arranged.

at each side adjacent the top and bottom. After the storm sash is fitted in the frame the eccentrics are rotated, so as to move the clamping members into contact with the frame of the sash, securely holding them against movement. While the fastener is primarily adapted for holding storm sashes it may be used equally as well for fastening window screens, or holding the ordinary window sashes against rattling.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and that certain changes in the shape, size and arrangement of the parts may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. A fastener of the character described coi'nprising an attaching plate, having a lug projecting from one end, a clamping member pivotally connected with said lug, and an eccentric carried by said clamping member adapted to co-act with said lug to actuate said clamping member.

2. A fastener of the character described comprising an attaching plate having a lug projecting from one end, a clamping member pivotallyassociated With said plate and means carried by said clamping member adapted to co-act with said. lug to actuate said clamping member.

3. A fastener of the character described comprising a pivoted clamping member to which said clamping member is connected. a lug adjacent said clamping member and means adapted to co-act With said lug to actuate said clamping member.

4. A fastener of the character described comprising an attaching plate having a lag extending therefrom, a movable clamping member having a slot to receive said lag, and means carried by said clamping member adapted to co-act with said lug to actuate said clamping member.

5. A fastener of the character described comprising an attaching plate having an upstanding lug extending therefrom, a pivoted clamping member having a slot to receive said lug, and an eccentric mounted on said clamping member adapted to co-act With said lug-to actuate said clamping member.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

THEODORE DGLS.

CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.

Patent No. 1,615,515, granted January A 1927.

t0 THEODORE DOLS.

It is hereby certified that error appears in the printed specification of the above mentioned patent requiring correction as follows: Page 2, line 9, claim 5, after the word "member" insert a comma; same claim, lines 9 and 10, strike out the words "to which said clamping member is connected" and insert the same to follow after the Word "member" in line ll; and that the said Letters Patent should be read with these corrections therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patent Office.

Signed and sealed this 8th day of February, A. D. 1927.

William A. Kinnan, Seal. Acting Commissioner of Patents. 

